Historically,one solution that attempted to correct the shortage of RNs was to increase the supply of nurses.Means of increasing the supply of nurses included
A) implementation of team nursing.
B) use of "traveling nurses."
C) development of associate degree programs.
D) importation of nurses from English-speaking countries.
E) use of registered care technicians.

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The use of "traveling nurses" helped to increase the supply of nurses by allowing them to work in different locations and areas where there was a shortage. Associate degree programs provided an alternative path to becoming a nurse that was shorter and less expensive than traditional four-year degree programs, increasing the number of available nurses. Importation of nurses from English-speaking countries brought in trained nurses from other areas to work in areas with a shortage. However, implementation of team nursing and the use of registered care technicians do not necessarily increase the total supply of RNs. Team nursing and care technicians may help to distribute the workload and allow RNs to focus on more complex tasks, but they do not increase the number of available RNs.

Historically,one Solution That Attempted to Correct the Shortage of RNs